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Dementia Care Givers Support Group

TUESDAY, MAY 2 AT 6PM • NORTH INDY - SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER

This support group serves caregivers of those affected by memory loss, including Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Members of the church and community will find loving support, share resources, and encouragement along their journey. The facilitators of this support group are church members and have been trained by the Alzheimer’s Association. This group will meet the first Tuesday of each month through December. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/events.

MAY ARTIST MEET & GREET

SUNDAY MAY 7 AT 10:30AM - EAST GALLERY

Critt Hunter spent 43 years teaching art to middle/secondary students and inmates in Kentucky prisons. Once he retired, he began to focus on his own art and was instantly accepted into juried exhibits and art fairs like the Hoosier Salon. He captures the beauty of nature with vibrancy and power.

HIGH SCHOOL HALF DAY RETREAT

MAY 13 | EAGLE CREEK PARK | STUDENTS GRADES 8-12

The High School Ministry is taking a Saturday to hike, kayak, play games and spend intentional time welcoming current 8th graders into the HS Ministry at Eagle Creek! This is a great way for 8th graders to do their first HS activity and get to know some older students. Current high school students will enjoy this fun day with their peers. Cost is $10, signup at stlukesumc.com/students.

UWF SPRING TEA

SATURDAY, MAY 13 • 1PM • NORTH INDY

Come and enjoy a delightful afternoon tea crafted for all, and completely free of charge. This event has been made possible by the United Women of Faith and will feature keynote presenter, Vena Holden of Selective Seconds with entertainment by The Sweet Adelines. A free will offering will be collected for Upstream Prevention. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bond with others, gain valuable insights from our speaker, and enjoy some tea & sandwiches. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/springtea

SOWERS: PLANT SALE

MAY 14 • NORTH INDY – WEST PASSAGE

The Sowers have manicured their gardens, separated the perennials, organized extra plants and are ready to sell them. Come pick from our bounty before and after services on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Sower’s members will be there to answer basic questions on plant care. Proceeds go to upkeep and upgrades of the Sower’s Garden.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INVITE NIGHT

MAY 19 AT 6PM • NORTH INDY – THE LODGE

Calling all 5th-8th grade students! Join us for our May 2023 Invite Night - Messtival! We’ll play some messy water-based games, eat some messy food, and play color wars! stlukesumc.com/students

KIDS VBS

JUNE 12-16 • NORTH INDY

Whether they’re preschool or elementary aged, kids will move to follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere with this engaging, hands-on Vacation Bible School program. Kids will enjoy lessons, games, crafts, snacks, serving opportunities, and more! Scholarships are available. $50 full day/$150 max, $25 for half day/$75 max and scholarships are available. Sign up at stlukesumc.com/kids.

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM

JUNE 26-JUNE 30 • HALF-DAY ($50): 9AM-NOON

FULL-DAY ($100): 9AM-5PM • NORTH INDY CAMPUS

This week-long day camp gives middle schoolers (5th-8th grade) a chance to form new friendships, serve alongside their peers, learn more about faith in worship times designed specifically for them, and play all kinds of insane games. This year’s theme is Medieval Mayhem! We will talk about what it means to us that Jesus is “king,” debunking the bad narratives we’ve heard of kings and learning about the selflessness of the kingdom Jesus talks about. Register at stlukesumc.com/students.

PASTOR’S BOOK STUDY

WEDNESDAYS AT 10AM • NORTH INDY - COMMUNITY ROOM

Join Pastor Mindie for the current Pastor’s book study based on Amy Kenny’s book, MyBodyIsNotAPrayerRequest . This book offers a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces.

Dementia Friends Indiana

SATURDAY, MAY 20 AT 10AM - ZOOM

The Dementia Friends Workshop seeks to build awareness of and break down stigmas surrounding various forms of dementia (Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, Frontotemporal, Pick’s disease, vascular, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, mixed dementia, and more) and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to help everyone in a community understand dementia, reduce the stigma, and make life easier for those with dementia and their caregivers. People with dementia need to be understood and supported in their communities. You can help by becoming a Dementia Friend. This event is limited to 12 participants. stlukesumc.com/events

Parents Of Special Needs Support Group

SUNDAY MAY 21 FROM 12:30-2PM • NORTH INDY

We are never meant to walk life’s journey alone. Joys and challenges often come to us in unanticipated ways and we want to walk alongside you through all of the ups, downs, and in-betweens. This group is for parents and caretakers of kids, youth, and adults with special needs. Please register at stlukesumc.com/specialneeds.